NSU Elevator Maintenance and Inspection - Addendum 4

The solicitation is for elevator maintenance and inspection services across multiple campus facilities of Northwestern State University in Louisiana. The contract covers preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and inspection services for 31 elevators located in various university buildings, including academic halls, student centers, libraries, and nursing facilities. The bid requires a comprehensive maintenance approach, including monthly and quarterly inspections, safety tests, emergency callback services, and detailed reporting. Bidders must hold a Louisiana State Contractor's License for elevator services and a Louisiana State Fire Marshall Life Safety and Property Protection License. Pricing will be structured with a firm, fixed monthly and annual price for each elevator location, with additional line items for start-up costs, code deficiency repairs, and football game stand-by charges.

This is an Invitation for Bid (ITB) from Northwestern State University (NSU) in Louisiana for elevator maintenance and inspection services across multiple campus facilities in Natchitoches and Shreveport. The bid (SB# 7661) covers preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and inspection services for 31 elevators located in various university buildings, including academic halls, student centers, libraries, and nursing facilities. Sealed bids are due by 2 pm on May 15th, 2025, with site visits to be completed prior to May 9th, 2025. The initial contract term is from July 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2026, with options for two additional one-year renewals, potentially extending the contract through June 30th, 2028. The bid requires a comprehensive maintenance approach, including monthly and quarterly inspections, safety tests, emergency callback services, and detailed reporting. Bidders must hold a Louisiana State Contractor's License for elevator services and a Louisiana State Fire Marshall Life Safety and Property Protection License. Pricing will be structured with a firm, fixed monthly and annual price for each elevator location, with additional line items for start-up costs, code deficiency repairs, and football game stand-by charges. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining an inventory of spare parts, performing regular maintenance, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring minimal elevator downtime. The university reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

This document is Addendum No. 1 for Solicitation #SB#7661 issued by Northwestern State University's Business Affairs department for an Elevator Maintenance and Inspection contract. The addendum, dated May 1st, 2025, provides clarification for a bid opportunity scheduled for opening at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Site visits for potential bidders are available by contacting Dale Wohletz at the NSU Physical Plant Office and must be completed prior to Friday, May 9th, 2025. The primary purpose of this addendum is to respond to a vendor inquiry regarding bonding requirements, specifically confirming that while a performance bond will be required for the awarded contractor, a bid bond is not required for submission. The addendum emphasizes that failure to acknowledge receipt may result in the non-consideration of the bid submission. Vendors who have already submitted proposals are instructed to indicate any changes if this addendum impacts their original bid. The document provides space for bidders to acknowledge receipt by signing and returning the addendum, with submission to be made to the Business Affairs/Purchasing Section. Notably, the addendum is officially made part of the solicitation and should be attached to or acknowledged within the bidder's proposal, underscoring the importance of careful review and compliance with the specified instructions.

This is an Invitation for Bid (ITB) from Northwestern State University (NSU) in Louisiana for elevator maintenance and inspection services across multiple campus facilities in Natchitoches and Shreveport. The bid (SB# 7661) covers preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and inspection services for 31 elevators located in various university buildings, including academic halls, student centers, libraries, and nursing facilities.